قلفونية
Egypt
15th Century
Source: Zahr al-Basatin fi 'Ilm al-Mashshatin (Edited Manuscript Collection)
Recipe Details
Ingredients
قلفونية
Preparation Steps
The material is used in the form of ground, powdered rosin (Qalfuniyya). It is applied to the surface of a cup or vessel; when the vessel is removed or handled, the rosin is ignited to create a sudden fire or flame effect (p. 99).
Original Recipe Text
The material is used in the form of ground, powdered rosin (Qalfuniyya). It is applied to the surface of a cup or vessel; when the vessel is removed or handled, the rosin is ignited to create a sudden fire or flame effect (p. 99).
Evidence
"ويكون معه قلفونية (هد : ٩ظ) مسحوقة معفورة . وإذا أراد إخراج الطاسة وضع عليها شيء (۳) من القلفونية ، فتلهب النار عند طلوعها من تحت ذيله"
Remarks
Rosin is a natural resin obtained from conifers and was commonly used in theatrical or sleight-of-hand performances for visual 'fire' displays (p. 99).
Scientific Analysis
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
RegionEgypt
Approx. Year1450
Source Information
AuthorZahr al-Basatin fi 'Ilm al-Mashshatin
CollectionUnknown
Language
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